Sound and Light Show Pyramids with Dinner
Spend an unforgettable evening at the Giza Plateau and witness the mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. This captivating performance combines vivid laser projections, dramatic narration, and music to bring the history of ancient Egypt to life. Begin your evening with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to the site, where you’ll take your seat facing the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, with the Sphinx as your storyteller. The show recounts 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization, highlighting the reigns of legendary pharaohs such as Akhenaten, Th
Overview
Spend an unforgettable evening at the Giza Plateau and witness the mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. This captivating performance combines vivid laser projections, dramatic narration, and music to bring the history of ancient Egypt to life. Begin your evening with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to the site, where you’ll take your seat facing the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, with the Sphinx as your storyteller. The show recounts 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization, highlighting the reigns of legendary pharaohs such as Akhenaten, Thutmose IV, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun. After the show, enjoy a delightful dinner at a nearby Egyptian restaurant before returning to your hotel. This experience offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation under the starlit sky of Giza.
Highlights
- Evening sound and light show on the pyramid plateau
- Dinner included alongside the performance
- Floodlit stonework once the sun has gone down
Itinerary
1Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids with Dinner
In the evening, your tour representative will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza at the scheduled time to begin an extraordinary experience at the Giza Plateau. Upon arrival, you’ll attend the world-famous Sound and Light Show, a spectacular display of laser lights and sound effects that illuminate the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. The Sphinx narrates the story of Egypt’s ancient civilization, recounting the history of the pharaohs and the construction of these monumental structures. As the lights dance across the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, you’ll hear tales of rulers such as Akhenaten, Thutmose IV, Nefertiti, and the young king Tutankhamun. The combination of music, narration, and visual effects creates a magical atmosphere that transports you back thousands of years. After the show, you’ll head to a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious Egyptian dinner before being transferred back to your hotel. Meals: Dinner Overnight: Cairo or Giza hotel
What’s included
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- A bottle of water during the tour
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Shopping time in Cairo
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
How booking works
Send your dates
Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.
We reply with a plan
You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.
You change what you want
Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.
Confirm and travel
Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Sound and Light Show Pyramids with Dinner?
1 day in total.
Is there a day-by-day itinerary?
Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.
How much does Sound and Light Show Pyramids with Dinner cost?
It starts at $45 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.
What is included in the price?
8 things are included, listed in full above. In short: all transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle; pick-up and drop-off from your hotel; private english-speaking egyptologist guide; entrance fees to all mentioned sites, and more.
What is not included?
The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are any extras not mentioned in the itinerary; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.
Where does Sound and Light Show Pyramids with Dinner start?
It starts in Giza. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.
Can this trip be changed?
Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.
What to pack
Clothing
- Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
- A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
- One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply
Feet
- Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
- Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel
Sun and heat
- A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
- High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses
- A refillable water bottle
Practical
- A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
- Any medication you take, in its original packaging
- Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
- A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day
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